
What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?
meaning - How should "midnight on..." be interpreted? - English ...
Dec 9, 2010 · From what I understand, the word "midnight" is usually interpreted incorrectly. Midnight is written as "12am" which would imply that it's in the morning. Therefore, it should be …
using phrase "weekend of" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Aug 16, 2012 · Say the 24th is a Monday and you say that you’ll be doing something the weekend of the 24th, meaning the 22nd and 23rd. Isn’t that incorrect? I would say the weekend of the …
Meaning of "...on the week of ..." - English Language & Usage …
Apr 26, 2021 · I got an email to confirm my availability: We would like to know your availability on the week of May 10th from 10:00 - 14:00. Does it mean they are asking my availability for the …
prepositions - "Before date" versus "by date" - English Language ...
Mar 5, 2013 · Is it incorrect to say "Please do this before Tuesday"? Is there a difference between that and "Please do this by Tuesday"?
prepositions - Does "until [date]" mean "before that date"?
Aug 16, 2011 · What does until mean in the following? You need to deliver this product within 2 days (until August 18, 2011) to meet your deadline and get paid. Does this mean that I have to …
Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"
and That I need all transactions from January 23rd to now? but if "as of January 23rd" is adverbial, it can also mean "As of January 23rd, your job will include getting me all the …
prepositions - Does "notified by [date]" include the end date ...
Nov 1, 2013 · Are you saying that the nominal meaning is 'on the 23rd at the latest' and pragmatics then provides a grace period of sorts, allowing the thing to be returned on the 24th, …
The ambiguous "until" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 20, 2013 · As a non-native English speaker, It seems to me that the word "until" is quite ambiguous. It's been told that when it's used with a date it includes the date. (Does "until …
range inclusion - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 1, 2019 · In my opinion "starting on" and "till" don't really go together so I wouldn't use option 1. The phrasing "on leave from X till Y" can be misinterpreted to mean that Y will be your first …